Doug O'Laughlin of SemiAnalysis estimates that Claude Code, Anthropic's AI coding assistant, is now responsible for approximately 4% of code generated on GitHub. Initially launched with API-only access, its high cost was addressed by inclusion in the Claude Pro plan, leading to increased adoption. The discussion also touches upon the broader implications of AI, including its role as a junior analyst and the potential impact of a "memory shortage" on consumer technology. AI
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